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Blog for the Curtin University LibraryThu, 22 Feb 2018 03:30:49 +0000en-AUhourly1Get to know the Library in week 1https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/news-events/get-to-know-the-library-in-week-1/
https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/news-events/get-to-know-the-library-in-week-1/#commentsThu, 22 Feb 2018 03:30:49 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7212Get confident using the Library, our resources and facilities by coming to a Library tour or session during week 1 if you missed out in Orientation Week. No need to book but places are limited, arrive early!

Library Tours

A Library tour is your opportunity to get familiar with the resources and facilities available, so that you can get the most out of the Library from day one.

Your alumni membership is pathetic, and a waste of money. You can hardly access any journal articles. It reflects so poorly on the institution. I do not know why you even bother with it. I certainly will not waste my money again.

The Library responds…

I am sorry you feel membership is not providing good value. Unfortunately, because of database licencing restrictions imposed by the database vendors, only some of the Library’s electronic resources are available to alumni. We do outline these in detail both on the Alumni & Community and on the Library Website with the intention that people will be fully informed prior to purchasing a membership.

Barbara Parnaby
Manager
Curtin University Library

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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/news-events/cass-survey-furnishings/#commentsTue, 20 Feb 2018 03:40:49 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7141You told us how we could improve the Library’s furnishings, here’s what we did.

Want to know more? We have prepared a report that details what the Library has done to address your feedback and comments.

I don’t know if the library would be responsible for this kind of thing, but I believe that many students would benefit from having lockers available so as not to be carrying all their belongings around all day. It does get a bit painstaking, particularly for those of us who have multiple classes per day. I am aware there are lockers in the gym/stadium area but they are slightly too far from the main uni precinct to be useful for most. Perhaps the library would be a good location, as it is a central hub of sorts. I am sure this would be an incredible help to students if implemented.

Thanks!

The Library responds…

Thank you for the suggestion Eloise. Lockers are something we have considered in the past. Unfortunately, the Library has limited space and resources and we do not believe we can provide the number of lockers that would be necessary to meet the demand for the large number of students on campus at Bentley.

Want to know more? We have prepared a report that details what the Library has done to address your feedback and comments.

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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/news-events/grasp/#commentsThu, 15 Feb 2018 03:22:58 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7185The Graduate Research Advanced Skills Program (GRASP) series of workshops is designed to enable Higher Degree by Research students of all faculties take control of their research project from the beginning. A printable program of GRASP workshops is also available.

This is the first in a four part series of workshops for students wanting to learn how to use the statistical software SPSS for data analysis. It covers the basics of using SPSS, including how to enter data and how to calculate basic descriptive statistics.

This is the second in a four part series of workshops for students wanting to learn how to use the statistical software SPSS for data analysis. It covers testing for normality and running inferential statistical tests.

This is the third in a four part series of workshops for students wanting to learn how to use the statistical software SPSS for data analysis. It includes working with multiple response data, data manipulation and the use of syntax.

This is the fourth in a four part series of workshops for students wanting to learn how to use the statistical software SPSS for data analysis. It covers factor analysis and different types of reliability analysis.

New workshops will be added as they become available.

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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/news-events/orientation-noise-levels/#commentsWed, 14 Feb 2018 04:27:17 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7173Please be advised that the Library may experience increased noise levels during Orientation Week (19-23 February) due to activities held within the Library, Atkinson Forum and Henderson Court. Please keep this in mind when planning your time at the Library.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Please refer to the blog post on Library Orientation for more information on Orientation activities in the Library.

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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/news-events/cass-survey-collections-3/#commentsWed, 14 Feb 2018 03:33:04 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7136You told us how we could improve computer services in the Library, here’s what we did.

Want to know more? We have prepared a report that details what the Library has done to address your feedback and comments.

I was just browsing the library website and looking at the fines page. The first item listed is a three day item. I have never seen a three day loan item. What gives?

The Library responds…

Thank you for alerting us to this. We previously provided a three day loan period for a small number of specific items, however this was discontinued during 2017. We will update our website information.

The silent area on level 5 is available for use during this time and will not be affected.

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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/news-events/cass-survey-collections-2/#commentsMon, 12 Feb 2018 03:31:38 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7134You told us about the resources you want in the Library, here’s what we did.

Want to know more? We have prepared a report that details what the Library has done to address your feedback and comments.

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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/news-events/library-orientation/#commentsMon, 12 Feb 2018 01:41:57 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7110Get confident using the Library, our resources and facilities by coming to a Library tour or session during Orientation Week. No need to book but places are limited, arrive early!

Library Tours

A Library tour is your opportunity to get familiar with the resources and facilities available, so that you can get the most out of the Library from day one.

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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/news-events/cass-survey-facilities-2/#commentsThu, 08 Feb 2018 03:27:59 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7131You told us about the facilities you want in the Library, here’s what we did.

Want to know more? We have prepared a report that details what the Library has done to address your feedback and comments.

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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/news-events/cass-survey-toilets/#commentsTue, 06 Feb 2018 02:53:05 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7129You told us about the lack of cleanliness in the Library toilets, here’s what we did.

Want to know more? We have prepared a report that details what the Library has done to address your feedback and comments.

The free-books shelves that you have in the former Makerspace area – instead of “discarding” the leftover ones, as it says on the side sign, wouldn’t it be better to donate them into the ‘Good Sammy’ bin located on campus? I’m happy to take them over, myself. I work in the CHIRI building, and take breaks walking across campus.

The Library responds…

Thank you for your suggestion regarding donating books to charities. We have considered this in the past and from our enquiries we found charities are often unable to handle large volumes of donations (which soon build up in their donation bins). We also had feedback that the types of books we are discarding (out of date textbooks) are difficult to sell, representing very little value to the charities themselves. For these reasons we have sought alternative means of finding the books new homes.

The silent room on level 6 will be available for use during this time.

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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/facilities/australia-day-closure-3/#commentsWed, 17 Jan 2018 03:25:01 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7104The Robertson, Kalgoorlie and CGSB libraries will be closed for Australia Day Friday 26 January. Some Library services may be delayed during this period.

Semester break hours will resume on Monday 29 January 2018.

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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/news-events/temporary-closure-of-silent-rooms/#commentsMon, 15 Jan 2018 04:05:01 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7102Please be advised that the silent rooms on level 4 and 5 will be closed for electrical upgrades from Tuesday 16 January to Friday 19 January.

The silent room on level 6 will be available for use during this time.

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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/facilities/cgsb-library-location-change/#commentsFri, 12 Jan 2018 07:43:20 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7100The Curtin Graduate School of Business (CGSB) Library has returned to the usual location on the first floor of the CGSB building.

During Trimester 1, the Library will be staffed Monday to Thursday from 4.30pm – 8pm.

Please be aware that swipe card access will be required to access the Library outside of these times, and that requested items can only be collected while the Library is staffed.

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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/facilities/library-end-of-year-closedown-2/#commentsWed, 13 Dec 2017 02:34:52 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7075The Robertson Library will be operating on reduced hours 9am-5pm from Monday 18 December until closing for the Christmas and New Year period on Friday 22 December. The Library will remain closed until 9am Wednesday 3 January when it will return to the reduced hours of 9am-5pm until Friday 5 January 2018.
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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/facilities/kalgoorlie-library-closure-2/#commentsMon, 11 Dec 2017 06:23:28 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7076Please be advised that the Kalgoorlie Library will be closed for the remainder of Monday 11 December 2017.
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https://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/news-events/suggestion-computer-issues-2/#commentsThu, 07 Dec 2017 01:00:36 +0000http://blogs.curtin.edu.au/library/?p=7072From the suggestion box@Curtin Library…

Why does it take 40minutes, 6 computers, 2 computer restarts, and 11 login attempts to finally be able to get on to a computer?

The Library responds…
Thank you for your feedback. The Library is working with CITS to deploy a new system onto the computers that should rectify the issue.